Best ChristianaCare Podcasts (2024)

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226: It’s time to double down on operational excellence: Live from Advisory Board’s Strategy Summit 41:03

10m ago41:03

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As care delivery becomes more complex and new disruptors join the scene, one thing has become clear: operational excellence is now table stakes in ensuring your organization’s financial sustainability and winning patients. In this episode, recorded live from Advisory Board’s 2024 Strategy Summit, guest host and Managing Director of Physician and Me…

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225: Patients are back – so why aren't hospital margins? 26:18

1d ago26:18

26:18

For years, health systems have been holding their breath to see if patient volumes would finally return to pre-pandemic levels. Because—per conventional wisdom--if volumes return, then so will operating margins. Right? Not so fast. In this episode, host Abby Burns invites Advisory Board experts Sebastian Beckmann and Elizabeth Orr to explore why wi…

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The Toughest Questions in Health Care: How Can Health Care Impact Homelessness? with Dr. Ben Golden and Dr. Ashley Panichelli 19:32

6d ago19:32

19:32

Homelessness can impact both physical and mental health, and make accessing medical care difficult. As a result, people experiencing homelessness often face higher rates of poor health outcomes than people with housing. Which leads us to the next question in our Toughest Questions in Health Care series: How can health care impact homelessness? Dr. …

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224: The $400M referral problem (and steps to fixing it) 24:56

8d ago24:56

24:56

Two weeks ago on Radio Advisory, we told our listeners that the number one area of focus for health system growth is operational excellence, and a major part of that is capturing all of the revenue on the table from your medical group. Healthcare organizations have spent the last decade buying up medical groups and physicians, in part because of th…

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223: What would it take for home-based care to take off? With Medically Home's Dr. Matt Richards 29:55

15d ago29:55

29:55

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services released the Acute Hospital Care at Home payment waiver. The action was expected to usher in a new era of home-based care. But while it’s certainly grown in recent years, frankly, that massive shift hasn’t happened. The question is, why? This week, host Abby Burns i…

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Revolutionizing Tremor Treatment Using MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound with Dr. Justin Martello 16:57

23d ago16:57

16:57

Tremor is a neurological condition that affects approximately 1% of the population overall, and 5% of adults age 60 and over. It is expected to increasingly impact Delawareans as the state's population ages. A new treatment for people suffering from essential tremor and Parkinson's Disease is a game-changer for ChristianaCare patients. Dr. Justin M…

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[Encore] What the industry is (still) getting wrong about value-based care 27:25

22d ago27:25

27:25

(This episode originally aired on September 26, 2023.) Value-based care has been dominating industry conversations in recent years. Here on Radio Advisory, we talk a lot about best practices, how to make the right investments, and how to best prepare leaders for the future of value-based care. But given all this momentum, we want to spend time aski…

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222: It's not just GLP-1s; here's what comprehensive weight management looks like 25:45

29d ago25:45

25:45

In the last few years, all eyes have turned to GLP-1s as an industry-altering answer to obesity treatment and weight management. But the fact is, these drugs can’t – and shouldn’t – work in a vacuum. There is a fear that attention on GLP-1s may even blind leaders to the other services that go into providing effective obesity care. So, what should l…

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Understanding Health Literacy with Greg O'Neill and Dr. Himani Divatia 16:20

1M ago16:20

16:20

Sometimes hearing medical news and information can be difficult to wrap your head around. But understanding that information can be the difference between a good outcome and a poor outcome. Low health literacy is associated with more hospitalizations, greater use of emergency care, and higher mortality. Greg O'Neill, ChristianaCare's Patient and Fa…

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221: How will health system growth look different in 2025 and beyond? 25:12

1M ago25:12

25:12

When we talk about “health systems,” it can sound like we’re talking about a monolith. But in reality, the $1.4 trillion dollar health system sector is made up of a diverse range of players. Academics and safety nets; urban and rural systems; 1,000-bed systems and 25-bed critical access hospitals. The question is, especially as systems emerge from …

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220: Why AI in healthcare is more than just ChatGPT 26:04

1M ago26:04

26:04

We’ve talked a lot about AI on Radio Advisory, with a particular emphasis on generative models and their capabilities. But are there other models of AI that are flying under the radar? Today’s episode focuses on computer vision and its potential to shift how we think about the use of technology in healthcare. For the second episode in our series le…

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The Toughest Questions in Health Care: How is Technology Changing Health Care? 17:59

2M ago17:59

17:59

The world of technology has expanded rapidly over the past few years, from video chatting to generative artificial intelligence. And while it's all become part of our day to day lives, it's also directly influencing how we receive our medical care. For our 8th topic in our Toughest Questions in Health Care series we’re asking – "How is technology c…

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219: The business case for going green 26:57

2M ago26:57

26:57

It's no secret that climate change has had a massive effect on population health, but it’s also impacting healthcare business. Did you know that energy costs have gone up by 28% in the past five years? Health systems in particular can shave percentage points off their annual costs by reducing their energy consumption—but there is both a knowledge g…

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218: [Encore + bonus content] Site-of-care shifts: It's time to go on offense 37:18

2M ago37:18

37:18

This week, host Abby Burns invites Advisory Board expert Sebastian Beckmann back to Radio Advisory to provide an update—as promised—on what his team has uncovered about site-of-care shifts in the six months since he first brought this research to the pod. Hint: there’s about $50B at play. This episode is a modified encore of Episode 195: Site-of-ca…

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Vaccinations 101 with Dr. Marci Drees and Dr. Stephen Eppes 20:57

2M ago20:57

20:57

Did you know that in 1796, Dr. Edward Jenner created the world's first successful vaccine? Since then, vaccines have greatly reduced diseases that once harmed or killed babies, children, and adults. But people all over the world still become seriously ill or even die from diseases that vaccines can help prevent. Which is why it's important to stay …

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[Encore] Test, fail, and test again: Morgan Health's approach to employer costs 38:54

2M ago38:54

38:54

(This episode originally aired on September 12, 2023.) With rising costs and tightening margins, the industry is continually looking for ways to "bend the cost curve" while maintaining, or even increasing, quality and performance. One stakeholder in particular, employers, are feeling significant pressures from inflation, hospital consolidation, the…

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[Encore] Why can't providers and plans just get along? 31:10

2M ago31:10

31:10

(This episode originally aired on March 12, 2024.) The relationship between health plans and providers has always included an element of friction, but lately, it seems like the temperature is rising. And you've probably noticed – public contracting disputes increased by 69% between 2022 and 2023. That's why, in this episode, host Abby Burns invites…

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The Healing Power of HomeHealth with Ann Painter and Pam Szczerba 13:45

3M ago13:45

13:45

According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the U.S. population age 65 and over grew nearly five times faster than the total population over the 100 years from 1920 to 2020. As the population ages, more people are worried about aging in place – and being safe, well and independent in their own homes. Since 1922, ChristianaCare HomeHealth has helped neighbor…

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217: How to make innovation real: Live from Advisory Board's Clinical Innovation Summit 38:32

3M ago38:32

38:32

Healthcare leaders have dozens of priorities on their plates, and achieving innovation is not as simple as just buying a new technology or implementing a new care model. Frankly, it can be overwhelming not just to see innovations through, but even to get started. So, what does it really take to innovate? And how do you align your organization’s cha…

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216: Why providers and employers need to focus on women's health "beyond the bikini" 28:10

3M ago28:10

28:10

It seems like a no-brainer for healthcare organizations to allocate time and attention to a health condition that is guaranteed to affect 50% of adults during their midlife years—but that hasn’t been the case. We’re seeing momentum around making menopause mainstream—from the White House directing research funding, to Hollywood stars talking openly …

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The Toughest Questions in Health Care: Why are Quality and Safety So Important? with Dr. Kert Anzilotti and Tim Bowers 15:46

3M ago15:46

15:46

High quality and safe care are two things you’d expect from any health care experience. ChristianaCare has achieved national recognitions, awards and accreditations for quality and safety. Recently, U.S. News & World Report ranked Maryland as No. 1 and Delaware as No. 2 in the nation for hospital quality. What does it all mean? For our 7th topic in…

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215: Why Walmart and other retailers are exiting primary care delivery and why it matters 28:13

3M ago28:13

28:13

In recent years, we’ve seen large retailers like CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, and even Amazon add to their care delivery portfolios, specifically through offering low-acuity primary care services. But it seems like the tide may be shifting. In April, Walmart announced that it’s shuttering its primary care operations and virtual care arm—and it’s not th…

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Behind the scenes: Our journey to four years, 1M downloads 31:29

3M ago31:29

31:29

Radio Advisory first started production in April 2020 to deliver timely, critical messages to healthcare professionals navigating the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Four years, 200+ episodes, and one million downloads later, Radio Advisory continues to bring insightful conversations and valuable insights to listeners passionate about driving …

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Finding a Cure for Colon Cancer with Dr. Bruce Boman 11:13

4M ago11:13

11:13

Colorectal cancer is the second most deadly cancer worldwide, equally affecting both men and women. According to the American Cancer Society, when colorectal cancer is caught early, 91% of patients survive five years or longer… however, that percentage drops significantly if the cancer has already spread to distant parts of the body before it’s fou…

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214: Is Governance the answer to AI integration? Duke says yes. 31:32

4M ago31:32

31:32

Generative AI is one of the most widely discussed topics in the industry today. There is continued excitement, mounting anxiety, and dozens of questions for health leaders to answer. While the healthcare industry has been working tirelessly to adapt to the almost unbelievable rate of change, many organizations struggle with how to ethically impleme…

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213: Radio Advisory Live: Why "value" doesn't have to be zero sum, with Stacey Richter 41:25

4M ago41:25

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The healthcare industry has been rocked by the pandemic and thrown headfirst into a new era of technological and therapeutic revolution. Yet, in the midst of all this change and uncertainty, healthcare leaders are expected not just to survive, but actually drive value for their organizations, patients, and communities. The problem is, “driving valu…

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The Toughest Questions in Health Care: Can the Internet Replace Primary Care? with Dr. Priya Dixit-Patel and Melissa vanNeerden 19:23

4M ago19:23

19:23

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, from July to December of 2022, 58.5% of adults used the internet to look for health or medical information. But while most of us have done it, is it the right approach when you need medical attention? For the sixth episode of our “The Toughest Questions in Health Care” series, we're asking the…

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212: Lessons from the C-Suite: Google's Chief Health Officer Dr. Karen DeSalvo on healthcare's cognitive industrial revolution 45:59

4M ago45:59

45:59

The rise of generative AI has impacted healthcare in many ways – one of which is that it’s pushing Big Tech toward becoming not just a relevant, but a central player in the industry. And when we’re talking Big Tech, we have to include Google. Google’s activity in healthcare has been turbulent since it entered the space nearly two decades ago, but i…

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211: Pursuing financial sustainability in cell and gene therapy delivery 28:41

4M ago28:41

28:41

So far in our series on bespoke care and innovation, we’ve delved into the future of cancer care and the opportunities for equity in precision medicine. But we can’t conclude our series without talking about one of the most exciting developments in the field: cell and gene therapies. We’ve talked about these therapies on the pod before—but like eve…

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Trauma Informed Care with Forensic Nurse Examiners Amy Stier and Sarah Peluso 14:11

5M ago14:11

14:11

In 2023, ChristianaCare’s Emergency Departments treated more than 2,000 patients who were victims of violent crimes. In situations like those, a special team of nurses called Forensic Nurse Examiners provide comprehensive, trauma- informed care. In this episode of For the Love of Health, ChristianaCare Forensic Nurse Examiner Coordinator Amy Stier …

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210: How you approach precision medicine matters—for some patients more than others 31:43

4M ago31:43

31:43

It's no secret that healthcare is becoming more and more personalized – or “bespoke” – as increasingly sophisticated diagnostics and therapeutics continue to explode into the market. This vast pipeline is redefining the industry in several ways—but there is real risk associated if the stakeholders responsible for developing, delivering, and paying …

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209: Predicting what oncology will look like in 2030 30:43

5M ago30:43

30:43

There has been a lot of change in the oncology space in the last few years. These changes have brought new pressures, like workforce strain, increased competition, rising spend, and more. While many leaders are worried about the "right now," it is crucial to consider how you can best position yourself for the future of cancer care. That's why, in t…

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Strengthening the Core with Brian Catania and Travis Ross 18:22

5M ago18:22

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If you’ve been involved in any type of fitness routine, you've likely tried exercises that focus on the body’s midsection. Maybe you’ve tried crunches or planks, but have you heard of the Row Dog or the Upside Down Turtle? On this episode of For the Love of Health, ChristianaCare Physical Therapists Brian Catania and Travis Ross deep dive into thei…

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208: Authors Jim and Bob Rebitzer ask, "Why can't healthcare be better and cheaper?" (Live from The Players 2024 Championship) 44:25

5M ago44:25

44:25

According to economist Jim Rebitzer and healthcare consultant Bob Rebitzer, the healthcare industry has failed in achieving what many other sectors have accomplished – improving products, while simultaneously reducing costs over time. In this episode, recorded live at The Players 2024 Championship, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invited Jim and Bob to dis…

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207: Nurses Week 2024: Build care teams, not assembly lines 30:40

5M ago30:40

30:40

Radio Advisory has commemorated Nurses Week every year since we started production in April 2020. A lot has changed since the early days of the pandemic, but the reality is that we’re still grappling with a workforce crisis defined by rising burnout, turnover, and shortages. Celebrating nurses just one week out of the year will not suffice in addre…

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The Toughest Questions in Health Care: Why Is the Cost of Health Care So Expensive? 21:19

6M ago21:19

21:19

If you’ve ever received medical care, you’d likely agree the cost of care can be expensive. According to the National Health Expenditure Accounts, U.S. health care spending grew 4.1% in 2022, reaching $4.5 Trillion. For the fifth episode of our “The Toughest Questions in Health Care” series we're asking the question, "why is the cost of health care…

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206: 24th Secretary of HHS Alex Azar shares his vision on healthcare transformation 57:59

6M ago57:59

57:59

As healthcare leaders continue to contend with workforce shortages, technological shifts, and fragile financials it can be hard to predict what the future looks like for their organizations and the transformation that needs to happen to improve healthcare for all. In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites the 24th Secretary of the U.S. Depar…

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205: Live from ViVE 2024: Four leaders on how technology is redefining clinical work 46:22

6M ago46:22

46:22

You might be burned out from talking about burnout. But the truth is, healthcare workers are still suffering from high administrative burden, reduced autonomy, and a cycle of turnover and retirements that we cannot escape. In response, industry leaders are looking to the latest and greatest technologies to unburden their workforce and improve the m…

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The Science of Sleep with Dr. Shilpa Kauta 13:21

6M ago13:21

13:21

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 3 adults in the United States reported not getting enough rest or sleep every day. Also, an estimated 50 to 70 million Americans have chronic, or ongoing, sleep disorders. Sleep can impact everything from mental and physical health to our social interactions. In this episode of…

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204: Unveiling "Bespoke Care": Healthcare's tailored future 27:31

6M ago27:31

27:31

High-cost drugs, generative AI, diagnostic testing – the pace and sophistication of healthcare innovation has been keeping our experts busy over the past several years. At some point, they realized there was something deeper going on – a sea change in what healthcare innovation is seeking to achieve, and the world it's pushing us toward. This week,…

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203: Value series: Is the future of VBC in specialty care? Zing Health & Strive Health say yes. 32:27

6M ago32:27

32:27

Last week, in part two of our series on value-based care, we talked about how CenterWell, Humana’s provider arm, turned to senior-focused primary care to grow their value-based strategy. But as the Medicare Advantage market gets larger, older, and sicker, it is becoming clear that a focus on primary care isn’t enough. The fact is, VBC in specialty …

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The Toughest Questions in Health Care: Why Are Residents Burnt Out and What Can Be Done About It? 15:37

6M ago15:37

15:37

Residency can be an incredibly stressful part of the medical education experience. In a 2006 study of first-year residents – also called interns – researchers found 4% met criteria for being burnt out at the start of the year. That number was 55% by the end of the year. For the fourth episode of our “The Toughest Questions in Health Care” series we…

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202: Value series: Why CenterWell (and Humana) is going all in on senior care 32:12

6M ago32:12

32:12

Last week, in part one of our series on value-based care, we talked all about health systems taking on risk, and why that looks a bit different for everyone. This week, we're exploring an organization that embodies that principle. CenterWell, Humana's provider arm, is pursuing value-based care by going all in on senior focused care. So how are they…

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201: Value series: What does health system VBC adoption actually look like? 26:31

7M ago26:31

26:31

In a few weeks, Advisory Board will be convening leaders across the industry in New Orleans, Louisiana to talk about the meaning of "value" in healthcare. In anticipation of the Value Summit, Radio Advisory will be spending the next three weeks talking about one major expression of value in the industry – value-based care. In the first episode of o…

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Food is Medicine with Michelle Axe and Rob Gurnee 17:42

7M ago17:42

17:42

Food can play a critical role in someone's health, especially in managing a chronic illness. One approach is helping patients eat better and stay healthier, and it's a concept called Food is Medicine. The Food is Medicine program at ChristianaCare is called the Delaware Food Farmacy, and it is changing the way that patients eat. In this week's epis…

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200: Why 2024 is a make-or-break year for corporate medical groups 32:40

7M ago32:40

32:40

In the last five years, the health care industry has seen an explosion of corporate ownership over medical groups. It's been relatively smooth sailing for many of these groups so far—but in 2024, they may face the same challenges as incumbents. In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Advisory Board physician experts Sarah Roller and Eliza …

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199: Why can't providers and plans just get along? 31:26

7M ago31:26

31:26

Producers' note: We know a lot of organizations have been and are being affected by the major cyberattack of Change Healthcare systems and resulting outages. We won't be addressing it in this episode, but if you have questions or are looking for more information please go to https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/changehealthcarecyberresponse. The relat…

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The Toughest Questions in Health Care: Why Can Emergency Department Wait Times Be So Long? 17:57

7M ago17:57

17:57

Lengthy emergency department wait times are nothing new. This has been a national issue since the 1980s. It’s a challenge for every health system – a challenge with no easy solutions. ChristianaCare is home to America’s 15th busiest ED, and in the third installment of our year-long series, “The Toughest Questions in Health Care,” Dr. Kert Anzilotti…

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198: PE firm General Catalyst is buying a hospital — here's our take 35:05

8M ago35:05

35:05

Corporate entities like health plans, retail companies, and PE firms have aggregated large, diverse portfolios of care delivery assets over the past decade – with one notable exception: no one was buying hospitals. But in January, venture capital firm General Catalyst bucked that trend and announced its intent to acquire Summa Health, a 3-hospital …

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197: Lessons from the C-Suite: Demystifying generative AI with Dr. John Halamka, President of Mayo Clinic Platform 43:50

8M ago43:50

43:50

Artificial intelligence has been rocking industries across the world, and healthcare is no exception. But what impact will it have exactly on physicians? Health systems? Data sovereignty? In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods passes the microphone to Eric Larsen, President Emeritus of Advisory Board and President of TowerBrook Advisors. In this …

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